Writing Task 2 - Vocabulary

Question 1

———– Affectation——————–

“To a vast majority, fountain pens are an affectation.”

Answer 1

A deliberate pretense or exaggerated display

Question 2

———– Complacent ————-

” Paul believes the medical advances made in treating HIV over the past decade have led to people becoming more complacent and taking more risks. “

Answer 2

Contented to a fault with oneself or one’s actions

Question 3

—————- Concomitant ——————

“Quality and equity in education must be conceived as concomitant.”

Answer 3

An event or situation that happens at the same time

Question 4

—————— Culpable ——————

“But the state is even more culpable, making bad decisions about the design of the program, particularly the contractual requirements related to field testing.”

Answer 4

Deserving blame or censure as being wrong or injurious

Question 5

—————- Depravity ———————–

“The depravities of leading men in TV dramas traditionally don’t leave permanent scars.”

Answer 5

Moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles

Question 6

————— Espouse ———————–

“But one complicating factor potentially cancels out much of the optimism espoused yesterday.”

Answer 6

Choose and follow a theory, idea, policy, etc.

Question 7

————— Galling ———————-

“The high pay phone costs in Germany are particularly galling for many troops because they can call home from combat areas for much less.”

Answer 7

Causing irritation or annoyance

Question 8

————— Hallmark ———————

“And within those types, they found hallmark genetic changes that are driving many cancers.”

Answer 8

A distinctive characteristic or attribute

Question 9

————— Ignominious —————–

“After an ignominious two years, the program was scrapped.”

Answer 9

Deserving or bringing disgrace or shame

Question 10

————– Nefarious —————

“According to my “hospitality insider,” nefarious guest activities are only becoming more foul and disturbing.”

Answer 10

Extremely wicked

Question 11

—————- Nonchalant —————

“Indian society’s nonchalant attitude towards the disease must change as well.”

Answer 11

Marked by casual unconcern or indifference

Question 12

—————- Mitigate —————–

“Here are a few ways to mitigate problems and frustrations.”

Answer 12

Make less severe or harsh

Question 13

—————– Perpetuate ——————

“Many accused the show of mocking Islam and perpetuating racial stereotypes.”

Answer 13

Cause to continue or prevail

Question 14

—————— Propensity —————-

“Most unfortunate, and misleading, are the links these reporters imply between military service, mental health and an increased propensity for extreme violence.”

Answer 14

A natural inclination

Question 15

——————- Reconcile ————–

“Fighting and reconciling is a major part of any healthy relationship.”

Answer 15

Come to terms

Question 16

——————- Scapegoat ———————

“Our folks are so angry and frustrated about being used as a scapegoat that they’re going to continue to engage in this battle.”

Answer 16

Someone who is punished for the errors of others

Question 17

—————– Squander ———————-

“In his world fortunes are constantly being made and squandered.”

Answer 17

Spend thoughtlessly; throw away

Question 18

—————— Supersede ———————

“Company officials say they hoped to see a national sales tax law in place that will supersede state laws.”

Answer 18

Take the place or move into the position of

Question 19

—————- Ludicrous ———————-

“A few years ago, the idea of blind drivers seemed ludicrous.”

Answer 19

Inviting ridicule

Question 20

—————– Latent ——————

“Uncertainties about the fiscal outlook in the United States present a particular latent risk to global financial stability,” Mr. Viñals said.”

Answer 20

Potentially existing but not presently evident or realized

Question 21

————– Tenacity —————-

“The work is pushed steadily, with tenacity, but results are slow in coming.”

Answer 21

Persistent determination